Scandinavians hoping to catch a cheap flight home this fall may have a harder time finding one.
Norwegian low-cost carrier Norwegian Atlantic Aviation is cutting half of its routes between the US and Europe this monthas the airline reconsiders its routes after a turbulent few years in the transatlantic market.
A turbulent October for Norwegians
The route intersects, first reported bj Business insider in August earlier this yearmarks the airline’s biggest decline since its debut in 2022. Despite healthy passenger demand, Norse has struggled with profitability, pressured by high fuel prices, seasonal demand declines and fierce competition from legacy airlines such as SAS, Delta and United.
In practice, this means some of the airline’s most popular U.S. connections will disappear once the fall travel season begins.
Routes are cut off, Effective October 2025
New York (JFK) → Berlin (BER)
New York (JFK) → Oslo (OSL)
New York (JFK) → Paris (CDG)
Los Angeles (LAX) → Athens (ATH)
Los Angeles (LAX) → Paris (CDG)
Miami (Mia) → London Gatwick (LGW)
Routes that are still active, from October 2025
| Route | Frequency |
|---|---|
| New York (JFK) → Rome (FCO) | 5x a week |
| New York (JFK) → London Gatwick (LGW) | Daily |
| Los Angeles (LAX) → Rome (FCO) | 3x a week |
| Miami (Mia) → London Gatwick (LGW) | 3x a week |
Why it matters to travelers from the US and Scandinavia
For travelers flying between the US and Scandinavia, the Route reductions in October 2025 mean fewer direct connections, longer layovers and possibly higher ticket prices.
If you fly regularly Los Angeles-Paris or Miami-Londonyou have to do that now transfer via New York, Copenhagen or Amsterdamdepending on the carrier.
Norse’s decision also puts pressure SAS, Finnair and IMAILwhich are expected to absorb some of the demand from Scandinavian expats and business travelers.
Travel experts recommend booking early for the holidays; reduced capacity often leads to higher fares and limited seat availability.
Travel tip: Best routes between the US and Scandinavia
| Airline | Route option | Why it’s worth considering |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian Atlantic Aviation | New York/Los Angeles → Rome/London → Scandinavia (via Norwegian) | The most affordable Scandinavian airline offers a high-quality experience, but be prepared for long layovers when traveling via Rome. |
| SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) | New York / Chicago / Los Angeles / Seattle / Boston → Copenhagen | Easy stopovers in Kastrup – Scandinavia’s largest airport. EuroBonus benefits. |
| Icelandair | Multiple US cities → Reykjavik | Competitive rates, short stopovers. |
| Finnair | New York / Dallas / Chicago → Helsinki | Excellent service with a Scandinavian flair, but often on the more expensive side. |
| British respiratory system | US hubs → London Heathrow → Scandinavia | Frequent departures. Cost-efficient. |
| Delta/KLM/Air France | Major American cities → Amsterdam / Paris → Scandinavia | Consistent schedules, easy year-round connections and codeshares with SAS. |
Tip: If you want a direct, budget-friendly route, The New York-London line of the Norwegian Atlantic remains the go-to for Scandinavian expats. For comfort and better connectivity options, SAS or Finnair are your best bets.
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